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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 2000
Page
1
A Odessa College lecture will explore new discoveries in biblical history and the thrill of uncovering the past. The event promises the pursuit of the greatest archaeological prize and a sense of hope for researchers.
Christie's will pay 256 million and Sotheby's the remaining 256 million to resolve a federal antitrust case alleging they conspired to inflate commissions since 1992. The suit covered about 120000 buyers and sellers. Christie's CEO Edward Dolman said the firm cooperated with the Justice Department which granted immunity for the cooperation. Sotheby's also pursued an agreement with federal prosecutors.
In New Orleans at Carter G. Woodson Middle School two 13 and 15 year old students were wounded in a shooting after a 13 year old expelled student allegedly passed a handgun through a fence. The younger boy fired first and was then shot by the older student. The younger boy faces attempted murder charges. Alfred Anderson, accused of supplying the gun, was arrested later.
Crime Stoppers programs in Odessa Midland and Abilene join Howard County sheriff deputies to widen the search for clues in the Baby Jane Doe death. Susan Rogers notes area counties can access reward services and officials seekpublic tips to identify those involved.
Hospitals nationwide report higher birth numbers nine months after New Year’s Eve with big September activity in many areas. In Odessa Texas Dr John Molland notes no spike, August through October remain peak delivery months, while Fort Lauderdale doctors say rising births persist. See boom on Page 3A.
Odessa funds half of a 90000 project to landscape up to five Mission Estates medians. Four on Dorado Drive and one on Mission Boulevard will gain decorative seals grass replacement live oak trees and an irrigation system. Government action underlines spending in an affluent area while housing needs persist.
In Polk County Texas, more than 300 RV owners who spend most of the year on the road demonstrated outside the Polk County Courthouse supporting their right to vote where they are registered. Escapees RV Club members, with about 9,000 registered statewide, say they pay taxes and should vote in Texas.
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